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05/10/202121-186
05/10/2021
21-186
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Title, Resolve
Ratifying the City's Action to Submit a Grant Application through Member Designated Transportation &
Infrastructure Projects in the Amount of $327,600 in Support of the New Transit Center Hub in Pickering
Square.
This Resolve will ratify the City's action to apply for federal funding through Representative Golden's
Member Designated Transportation & Infrastructure Projects funding in the amount of $327,600 for
the new Transit Center Hub in Pickering Square.
If approved, the grant will be used construct heated sidewalks and a canopy for the Transit Center
in Pickering Square. The proposed canopy will provide additional protection and help limit the snow
and ice accumulations at the outdoor passenger waiting area making it more accessible and safe for
all users. The heated sidewalks provide a safer environment for passengers free of the need for
physical labor to create safe sidewalks during the winter months. If approved, this Resolve will ratify
the City's actions in filing the application, including all understandings and assurances contained
therein.
Government Operations Committee
05/03/2021
Recommend for passage
New Business
05/10/202121-186
CITY OF BANGOR RESOLVE
05/10/2021
21-186
Schaefer
Ratifying the City's Action to Submit a Grant Application through Member Designated Transportation &
Infrastructure Projects in the Amount of $327,600 in Support of the New Transit Center Hub in Pickering
Square.
Whereas, the City plans to construct a Transit Center Hub in Pickering Square;
Whereas, an opportunity existed to apply for federal funding to assist in such construction through
Representative Golden's Office and Member Designated Transportation & Infrastructure Projects;
Whereas, City Staff applied for $327,600 worth of said federal assistance through Representative Golden's
Office; and
Whereas, if received, said grant funding would be used to construct heated sidewalks and a canopy for the
Transit Center in Pickering Square;
Now therefore, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the actions of City Staff in
applying for grant funding through Member Designated Transportation & Infrastructure Projects in the
amount of $327,600 to fund the installation of a canopy and heated sidewalks at the new Transit Center Hub
in Pickering Square are hereby ratified and approved.
MAY 10,2021
CO 21-186
Councilor Davitt Disclosed that she worked for Congressman Golden in case the Council felt there was a conflict of interest.
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Vote: 8—0
Councilors Voting Yes: Davitt,Dubay, Fournier,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague,Tremble
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
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